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  1. Why do Finnish pupils succeed with less homework?

    There is little homework, compared with UK schools, and there is no culture of extra private tuition. A key concept in the Finnish school system, says Mr Tuominen, is "trust". Parents trust ...

  2. The truth about Finland's great schools: Yes, kids do get homework, and

    Finland's school system is regarded as one of the world's more successful. (David Goldman/AP) ... You can find stories on the Internet saying Finnish kids don't get any homework. Nope.

  3. Homework in Finland School

    For example, an average high school student in the US has to spend about 6 hours a day doing homework, while in Finland, the amount of time spent on after school learning is about 3 hours a day. Nevertheless, these are exactly Finnish students who lead the world in global scores for math and science. It means that despite the belief that ...

  4. No Tests, No Homework! Here's How Finland Has Emerged As A Global

    Finland schools begin from 9.30 am as research in World Economic Forum has indicated that schools starting at an early age is detrimental to their health and maturation. The school ends by mostly 2 pm. Lastly, there is no homework or surprise test given to students in Finland.

  5. 10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best in the world

    From tests to teachers, a number of simple changes have transformed Finland's education system into one of the world's most successful. Read to know them. ... According to the OECD, students in Finland have the least amount of outside work and homework than any other student in the world. They spend only half an hour a night working on stuff ...

  6. Finland has one of the world's best education systems. Here's how it

    Students in Finland spend relatively little time on homework, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). A 2014 study of 15-year-olds around the world by the OECD said that on average, Finnish students spend 2.8 hours a week on homework. This contrasts noticeably from the 6.1 hours American students spend ...

  7. Why Are Finland's Schools Successful?

    Finland has vastly improved in reading, math and science literacy over the past decade in large part because its teachers are trusted to do whatever it takes to turn young lives around. This 13 ...

  8. Opinion: Finland's education system breaks every rule

    The homework load for children in Finland varies by teacher, but is lighter overall than most other developed countries. This insight is supported by research, which has found little academic benefit in childhood for any more than brief sessions of homework until around high school. Related: Demark pushes to make students graduate on time

  9. What US Schools Can Learn From Finland's Approach to Education

    Finland, on the other hand, has won international acclaim since it first topped PISA's charts in 2000. ... less homework, and 15 minutes of physical activity for every 45 minutes of class. Legislation based explicitly on students' rights not only informs practices, but also supports underlying expectations of how education should work. ...

  10. Homework: Finland Does It Better (Learning World S4E1, 1/3)

    The Finnish school system has proven to be efficient and results in the Pisa tests conducted by OECD repetitively show that Finland is among the top 5 countr...

  11. Misconceptions About Homework in Finland : r/Finland

    Like we don't have that much homework but its still homework. Finnish politician Krista Kiuru said in Michael Moore's documentary "Where to Invade Next" that there's no homework in Finland. I have no idea why she said that and she's blatantly lying. Of course, politicians spreading lies is nothing new in Finland.

  12. 27 Surprising Finnish Education System Facts and Statistics

    Finland Education Curriculum #18 Finnish Students have less homework than any other student on the planet. Even with fewer school hours, they are still getting everything they need to be done whilst at school. This, in turn, builds on a Finnish child's ability to grow and learn into a happy and responsible adult. #19 All classes are mixed ...

  13. Why were Finnish schools so successful with distance and in-person

    Why was Finland successful in transitioning to distance education and then back to face-to-face learning and teaching? There is an a priori answer. Finns have a view of education and learning that often contradicts common wisdom (such as worrying less about the standardized performance of children and teachers' accountability) to truly serve ...

  14. Finnish Education Chief: 'We Created a School System Based on Equality'

    They have more recess, shorter school hours than many U.S. children do (nearly 300 fewer hours per year in elementary school), and the lightest homework load of any industrialized nation. There ...

  15. 20+ Cool Things to Know about the Finnish Education System

    In general, the Finnish education system stands out because of. Master's level teacher training. More chances to play and take breaks. Shorter school days and less homework. No fees, free meals and free books. No standardized testing. There are also downsides.

  16. Lessons from Finland: What Other Countries Can Learn

    Countries with an excessive focus on standardized testing can learn from Finland's approach to create a less stressful and more effective learning environment. Shorter School Days and Less Homework. Finnish students enjoy shorter school days and less homework compared to their counterparts in many other countries.

  17. What can we learn from Finland's education system?

    Finland's education adopts an all play and little homework approach, we took a deeper look at the Finnish education system.

  18. Homework-Free Weekends: A Finnish Tradition

    Homework-free weekends in Finland are a deliberate effort to ensure that students have time to rest and recharge. The importance of adequate sleep and relaxation for cognitive development and overall health cannot be overstated. By giving students a break from academic tasks over the weekend, Finland acknowledges the need for balance in a ...

  19. What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success

    Educational policy, Abrams suggests, is probably more important to the success of a country's school system than the nation's size or ethnic makeup. Indeed, Finland's population of 5.4 million can ...

  20. Could subjects soon be a thing of the past in Finland?

    Finland is an education success story, so is it right to move away from old-style lessons? ... Why do Finnish pupils succeed with less homework? Published. 27 October 2016. Finns aren't what they ...

  21. Pasi Sahlberg: What Can We Learn From Finland About Education Reform?

    Finland has NOT done away with homework. Sahlberg clarified that as radically and appealing as this idea might be for many young people, homework has not been banned in Finnish schools. That being said, the '2 hours of homework' standard that had been common in Finland was removed so that teachers no longer feel obligated to give students ...

  22. The truth about Finnish schools

    5. There are no nationwide examinations or grading tests. 6. There are a total of 190 school days in a Finnish school year. School year starts in the middle of August and ends in May. Finnish kids have about 10 weeks of summer holiday as well as holidays in autumn, Christmas break and winter usually in February. 7.

  23. Education in Finland

    The educational system in Finland consists of daycare programmes (for babies and toddlers), a one-year "preschool" (age six), and an 11-year compulsory basic comprehensive school (age seven to age eighteen). As of 2024, secondary general academic and vocational education, higher education and adult education are compulsory. During their nine years of common basic education, students are not ...